Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It’s drawing excitement — and concern

By JAIMIE DING and TAIJING WU, Associated Press

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Towering high above Taiwan’s capital city at 1,667 feet, Taipei 101 dominates the skyline.

The earthquake-proof skyscraper of steel and glass has captured the imagination of professional rock climber Alex Honnold for more than a decade. On Saturday morning, he will climb it in his signature free solo style — without ropes or protective equipment. And Netflix will broadcast it — live.

FILE – Professional climber Alex Honnold poses for a portrait Oct.